AUBURN, MA - PI (Physik Instrumente), a leading provider of photonics alignment, nanopositioning, and precision motion control systems has appoint Scott Jordan as Head of the Photonics Market Segment.

Jordan, a PI Fellow, holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science degree, both in Physics, from University of California, Irvine and an MBA in Finance and New Venture Management from University of Southern California.

KALISPELL, MT - ClassOne Technology (www.classone.com), manufacturer of cost-efficient wet processing equipment for ≤200mm substrates has reported its best-ever sales quarter and is currently doubling its Kalispell manufacturing capacity to meet the demand. "We've been seeing a steady increase in market interest and sales," said ClassOne Technology President, Kevin Witt. "Most of these users are now focusing on capabilities they couldn't get before, like wafer-level packaging and More than Moore technologies."

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Brewer Science is pleased to announce that Dr. Dongshun Bai, Senior Program Manager, will be speaking on new temporary wafer bonding technology at the 13th Annual 3D ASIP. This event, which will be held, December 13 through 15 in San Francisco, CA, is recognized as the principal conference for 2.5 / 3DIC technology and has earned the reputation for showcasing presentations on leading-edge technology from scientists, technologists and business leaders.

FONTANA, CA - Everett Charles Technologies (ECT) developed a custom version of the well-established Pylon E-S series spring probe, which is deployed in new generation chest compression devices for Emergency Medical Services and hospitals. The slightly modified Pylon E-S Series probe suits the harsh requirements for the lifesaving mission to assure the battery pack is continuously transferring power to the system.

ADRIAN, MI - Wacker Chemical Corporation (WCC), the U.S. based Wacker Chemie AG subsidiary announced it has joined with other industry members in partnership with the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). The partnership supports the organization’s mission to promote the advancement of the chemical engineering profession at the collegiate level through the AIChE’s Undergraduate Process Safety Learning Initiative – a part of the AIChE Foundation’s Doing a World of Good campaign.

TURNERSVILLE, NJ - CDM Electronics, a premier authorized distributor of electronic connectors and cables, today announced the Company has received Nadcap (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation) accreditation from the Performance Review Institute (PRI) for electronics.

CYPRESS, CA - Metcal today announced the global launch of the Solder Wire Feeder System. The feeder system speeds up the soldering process and increases efficiency by adding control and convenience to the line.

PLYMOUTH, WI - Kurtz Ersa North America, a leading supplier of electronics production equipment, is pleased to announce the ribbon cutting ceremony and official grand opening of the new demo & technology center in Guadalajara. The ceremony dedicated the new demonstration and technology center in Mexico’s second largest city.

NORTHVALE, NEW JERSEY – New Yorker Electronics has introduced MLSG, the latest in a series of ruggedized aluminum electrolytic capacitors with welded seals from Cornell Dubilier Electronics (CDE). Available in both Flatpack and Slimpack, this series targets compact power supply applications in military and aerospace, as well as